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Tesla Model Y vs Model Y L

A direct comparison of the family Model Y and the six-seat Model Y L: cabin space and the third row before range or performance.

We do not name a winner for this priority because the metric is incomplete for one or more selected cars. Review the table or choose cars with complete data.
METRICModel YModel Y L (6-seat)
EV Gulf Score (of 100)
7374
Range at 130 km/h
306 km—
Heat Score (of 100)
7177
Claimed charge time
27 min—
Price from
14,500 KWD18,850 KWD
01Model Y
02Model Y L (6-seat)
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The numbers that settle the decision

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Model Y L (6-seat) leads on 3 of 10 complete metrics

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What matters in the Gulf
Range at 130 km/hThe speed Gulf motorways are actually driven at — not the ~46 km/h of the official test. These figures come from our published model — pack size, rated range, its cycle and body shape — not from a road test.
306 km
TBA
Heat Score (of 100)The share of rated range expected to survive a typical 45°C Gulf summer day.
71
77
EV Gulf Score (of 100)One number blending heat range, charging, value and dealer support — published formula, pure EVs only.
73
74
Markets available
3 markets
1 markets
Range & efficiency
Official rangeRanked on one WLTP basis. CLTC runs ~13% above WLTP and EPA ~11% below it — comparing the raw figures simply favours whoever tested on the kindest cycle.
533 km (WLTP)
681 km (WLTP)
Real Gulf range
440 km
TBA
Highway consumptionLower is better. The spread between cars here approaches 2×.
235 Wh/km
TBA
Battery
75 kWh
TBA
Charging
Peak DC charging
250 kW
250 kW
Claimed charge time
27 min
TBA
Home (AC) charging
11 kW
TBA
Performance
Power
514 hp
TBA
Torque
493 Nm
TBA
0–100 km/h
5s
5s
Top speed
201 km/h
TBA
Practicality & size
Body style
SUV
SUV
Origin
🇺🇸 American
🇺🇸 American
Ownership
Price from
14,500 KWD
18,850 KWD
Value kept @ 3 yrsProjected share of price kept after 3 years — same valuation engine and published depreciation method (some brands hold value better).
72%
72%

“Range at 130 km/h” and “Heat Score” are computed by EV Gulf's published models, not quoted from the manufacturer.